Posts About "Braden Holtby"

Eller, Holtby Come Through as Capitals Edge Panthers 4-3

November 27th, 2019 WASHINGTON — Lars Eller broke a third-period tie and the Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game skid despite posting a season-low 20 shots. Braden Holtby made 37 saves for Washington, including one while he played without a stick just moments before Eller gave the Capitals the...

5 Things Capitals Fans Should Be Thankful For

November 27th, 2019 As we celebrate the last Thanksgiving of the decade, there is a lot Washington Capitals fans can be thankful for this season. The team currently sits atop the NHL standings and is playing some of its best hockey since winning the Stanley Cup in the 2017-18 season. While some questions remain about the ultimate trajectory for this...

Capitals Can't Overdo Backstrom's Next Contract

November 26th, 2019 It’s almost comical to suggest, but the Washington Capitals cannot allow themselves to get sentimental in contract negotiations with star forward Nicklas Backstrom. In other words, overpaying for his services is a bad idea, even if the organizational inclination may be to reward Backstrom for his contributions to the team up to this...

THW's Goalie News: Which Goalies Might Be Traded?

November 23rd, 2019 It may seem like the NHL's trade deadline on Feb. 24 is ages away. But with most teams officially at the quarter mark of the season, it's becoming time for them to take stock of their position and start to decide whether they want to be buyers or sellers. A particularly loaded draft with top prospect Alexis Lafreniere will provide added...

Panarin, Lundqvist Lead Rangers to 4-1 Win over Capitals

November 20th, 2019 NEW YORK — Artemi Panarin scored twice, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the short-handed Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday night. Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and an assist, Brett Howden also scored, and Kaapo Kakko adde...

Stamkos Focused on Team Success, Not Personal Milestones

November 20th, 2019 TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos celebrated another milestone in a stellar career with grace and humility. The long-time captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning scored his 400th goal last weekend, joining an elite group that includes eight other active players — Alex Ovechkin, Patrick Marleau, Marian Hossa, Sidney Crosby, Ilya Kovalchuk,...

THW's Goalie News: Holtby, Luongo & More

November 14th, 2019 The Washington Capitals have been one of the best teams in the National Hockey League to start the season and they have done that with a struggling netminder. It appears that their star goaltender is starting to right the ship which is a scary thought for the rest of the league. Also, one of the all-time greats lands a new job and the...

Capitals Must Sign Nicklas Backstrom

November 2nd, 2019 The Washington Capitals compiled a 9-2-3 record in the month of October, setting a franchise record for points (21) and tying the franchise record for wins. They became the second team in NHL history to record seven road wins in a single month. While there seems to be a growing cohesion among the players on the ice, there are still...

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